Memorial Day Ceremonies

Laura Simon

Monday, May 31, 2010

The Jackson Memorial Day Ceremony was held Monday, May 31, 2010 at Jackson Cemetery. Cape Girardeau held the Memorial Day Program Monday, May 31, 2010 at the Osage Community Centre.

The stars and stripes wave in the wind Monday, May 31, 2010 at North Cape County Park in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Veterans, friends, and family members attend the Jackson Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 31, 2010. (Laura Simon)
U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson speaks to the crowd about Memorial Day Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Jackson Memorial Day Ceremony. (Laura Simon)
The Jackson Municipal Band performs Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Jackson Memorial Day ceremony. (Laura Simon)

U.S. Marine Jim Schole stands as the "Armed Forces Salute" is being played Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Jackson Memorial Day Ceremony. (Laura Simon)
Larry Koehler, front, and Gerry Keene III of American Legion Post 158 listen to the Jackson Municipal Band perform Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Jackson Memorial Day Ceremony. (Laura Simon)
Scott Vangilder leads the Jackson Municipal Band Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Jackson Memorial Day ceremony at Jackson Cemetery. (Laura Simon)
The crowd claps for the patriotic salute from the Jackson Municipal Band Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Jackson Memorial Day Ceremony. (Laura Simon)
Jen Sievers proudly displays her patriotism Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Jackson Memorial Day Ceremony. (Laura Simon)

Members of American Legion Post 158 salute Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Jackson Memorial Day Ceremony. (Laura Simon)
The American Legion Post 158 conclude the Memorial Day ceremony at Jackson Cemetery Monday, May 31, 2010. (Laura Simon)
The Cape Municipal Band perfroms "American Patrol" Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)
Marine Corp league Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough detachment 1081 share a laugh Monday, May 31, 2010 before the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)
The Cape Girardeau Joint Veterans Council conducts the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre Monday, May 31, 2010. (Laura Simon)
Marine Corp Sr. Vice Commandant Bob Francis takes his stance Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)
Marine Corps color guard Attatchment 1081 line up Monday, May 31, 2010 to open the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)
Veterans salute as the color guard approaches Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)
Around 400 people attend the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre Monday, May 31, 2010. (Laura Simon)
The crowd honors veterans with applause as the Cape Municipal Band performs "Armed Forces Salute" Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)
The Cape Municipal Band plays "American Patrol" Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)
Peggy Klein of Cairo, Il. speaks with her father, WWII Army veteran William Beeler Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)
Lt. Col Andrew Rogers speaks to a crowd of around 400 Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)
This little bird may not be a bald eagle, but he looks proud to be sitting above the American flag Monday, May 31, 2010. (Laura Simon)
Marine Corp League 1081 takes formation for the gun salute Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)
Veterans bow their heads during the benediction Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)
Marine Corp Sr. Vice Commandant Bob Francis plays "Taps" Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)
The Marine Corp League 1081 gives a gun salute Monday, May 31, 2010 during the Memorial Day Program at the Osage Community Centre. (Laura Simon)